I have had several people call me to ask me about the authenticity of the Sgt. Pepper album cover because they have never seen it before.  Here is the deal.  The album cover is AUTHENTIC.  In 1967, Capitol made this VERY RARE variation of the Sgt. Pepper album cover strictly for their sales reps and executives.  It is believed that there were less than 100 of these manufactured.  So far only three have surfaced with mine naturally, being in the best condition of the three by far (mine is sealed and in TRUE NEAR MINT condition while the others are open and are only in Very Good or so condition).  I have just recently added this INCREDIBLY VERY RARE album to the collection.  Of course, this is just ONLY ONE of hundreds of TRULY RARE and VERY RARE Beatles records and picture sleeves that are in TRUE MUSEUM QUALITY CONDITION which make up THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN BEATLES RECORD COLLECTION!  FAB INDEED!!!! 

Are you sick and tired of playing the losing game of Wall Street?  Are you tired of losing money in other markets that made promises, but did not deliver the goods??  If you are tired of playing these losing games that left you frustrated, angry and a loser of your hard earned money than congratulations you have found what you have been searching for!!  In the world of record collecting, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity! All of the other record experts have stated to me and have agreed with me that this is the finest condition Beatles record collection ever assembled on the planet – by far!!!!  There will never be another Beatles collection that will be remotely close to mine; yesterday, today or forever!!  A well known long time Beatles record collector told me that he thought that the odds of someone having this kind of collection was billions to one; in other words IMPOSSIBLE!!  Yet, IT EXISTS HERE!!

My Beatles record collection has been featured on several television stations, VH1 Music Channel and several magazines such as Goldmine record magazine.  Historically, collecting original 1960’s Beatles records in pristine condition have shown to be a very profitable venture if held for over a long term.  Here is a quote from a recent issue of goldmine magazine which talked about investment options, “Although in recent months the price of shares and investments have plummeted, the value of rare and collectible vinyl has – like gold – remained firm.  This is especially the case at the higher end of the market, and there remains no more collectible band than the Beatles, whose mint records are still hotly desired by collectors around the world”.  Folks, the Beatles are the number one collectible artists of all time and Beatles records consistently bring the highest prices for top quality stuff when compared to all of the other artists!  Top quality Beatles records will continue to increase in value as time goes by.  The investment is better than the stock market!!  When it comes to investing in Beatles records condition is paramount!  This collection has the best of both worlds; condition and rarity!!  A great combination for a great return on your investment!!    

There are 310 records in the collection of which 97% are in true near mint or better condition!  There are tons of rare promotional and commercial records, sleeves and sealed LPs!  Just about all of the most valuable Beatles records and picture sleeves are in this truly amazing collection and all of them are in true near mint or better condition and just about all of them are considered to be the best known example of that title on the planet!! 

Some of the records in this truly amazing collection are:

Factory sealed mint condition Yesterday and Today first state mono butcher LP!!
The only true near mint commercial Decca single My Bonnie; best one on the planet!!
The Beatles & Frank Ifield stereo “portrait cover” in the original shrink – near mint condition!!
Introducing the Beatles stereo “ad back” – only mint example on the planet!!
Anna/ask me why promotional single Vee Jay special DJ no.8 – near mint condition and best one on the planet!!
Ask me why promotional picture sleeve – near mint condition and best one on the planet!!
The Beatles vs The Four seasons stereo LP – partially sealed and in near mint/mint condition and best one on the planet!!

The type of person that I am looking for to buy the Ultimate Beatles Collection should be truly concerned about preserving the collection for historical purposes and not just about how much money can be made.  If they should decide to sell it, it should never be broken up.  It would truly be a crime to do so just for the love of money.  This collection will always be the world's best American Beatles record collection and should be treated and cherished as such.  When I purchased each record I did not even think about how much more money it would worth in the future.  Rather I thought about how much more intrinsic value it has due to the historical nature that each record possesses.  Obviously, some records have more historical value than others.  For example, their first American release under the Decca label "My Bonnie", is very historically significant because it is their first release here in America.  To have the absolutely best condition example of this record is truly an honor."  I NEVER COMPROMISED on condition when it came to adding records and picture sleeves to what can truly be called "THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN BEATLES RECORD COLLECTION"!

John Tefteller, Owner of The World's Rarest Records
recently was videotaped and discussed
The Ultimate Beatles Record Collection
Watch the Clip

Julissa Ortiz from CBS CW31 interviews
Stan about his Beatles Record Collection
Watch this clip

I have also included a link to a CBS News clip
which features Stan and his Ultimate Beatles Collection

Here is an ad which appeared in Goldmine Magazine
about The Ultimate Beatles Collection

My Collection was featured on VH1 during Beatlefest '07
in Las Vegas! I love the interest.

Check out my Beatles Price Guide
for more information about current prices
of LPs, EPs & 45s.

Want to learn more about any Beatles album or track?
A comprehensive inventory of The Beatles music and video collection
of Mark Lackey with detailed information about each track and release.